(1 of 2) if you have instability as a primary problem i would recommend ligament reconstruction.

Now if arthritis or poor alignment of the knee exists as well then consider osteotomy in addition ot the ligament reconstruction to address arthritis/instability/alignment of the extremity. Discuss acl graft options with your surgeon as well.

In brief:
Advanced arthritis

(1 of 2) if you have instability as a primary problem i would recommend ligament reconstruction.

Now if arthritis or poor alignment of the knee exists as well then consider osteotomy in addition ot the ligament reconstruction to address arthritis/instability/alignment of the extremity. Discuss acl graft options with your surgeon as well.
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A tkr is reasonable for advanced arhtrosis (worn out joint) after other treatments have failed.

At 32 if your knee is unstable and you have torn ligaments and cartilage then revision of your ligament repair is a better idea than tkr. The question is why did the first reconstruction fail. See a surgeon who specializes in knee ligament repair and who has extensive experience in revision repairs.

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Last resort

A tkr is reasonable for advanced arhtrosis (worn out joint) after other treatments have failed.

At 32 if your knee is unstable and you have torn ligaments and cartilage then revision of your ligament repair is a better idea than tkr. The question is why did the first reconstruction fail. See a surgeon who specializes in knee ligament repair and who has extensive experience in revision repairs.
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Your treatment options depend on symptoms and degree of arthritis in your knee. Tkrs have been successfully but uncommonly perfomed in your age group. See a knee specialist or two.
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Knee replacements are for severe arthritis when the cartilage is nearly gone, not simply injured. New joints may only last 10 years, give or take, so a tkr at your age is really unheard of.
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